Office/Craft Room: It All Starts Here
Okay. So you all have hung in there with me, through thick and thin. You have seen my train wreck, and you have seen me say I was going to work on Baby Girl's room, the living room, the family room, my master bedroom and the dining room. (Okay, that one I did actually work on a little bit.)
Progress is being made, but not very much, you know?
Well. I think I finally figured out WHY!!!
It's my studio. You know, the room where I actually DO many of the projects that I want to do in order to finish these rooms. This is where I sew, where I paint small projects, where I build things. Sure, some of the heavy lifting happens in the garage, but this is the center of most of it.
And it hasn't been a pleasant place to work. In fact, just a couple of weeks ago, it looked like this:
(Shudder....)
It took two weeks, but I cleaned it up. I mean, really cleaned it. It's not perfect, and I still have a few last things. But it's, basically, clean!!
Not very sexy, I know, but this is where it begins, right? So here's how it looks now:
Here's the cool part. Now that it's clean, I am motivated!!! I really feel like tackling the world! And I feel like starting here, in my studio.
Yes, it's clean. Clean is good. At least I can work.
But I want to be INSPIRED. I want to come in here and just be surrounded by gorgeousness and everything that makes my heart sing. You know?
I know you know.
So I'm going to gussy up my studio. And I know that I mean it this time, because, truly, this is the root of everything.
What a relief to be clear!!
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Comments (6)
Linden Townhouse:
janet bishop- magina:
Claudia:
Dona:
Barbara @DIY Home Staging Tips:
Anonymous:
What a wonderful studio you have. I hope it inspires you!
Posted by Linden Townhouse | January 26, 2012 5:53 AM
Posted on January 26, 2012 05:53
You go girl...and cut yourself some slack; you are a busy Mom and nothing trumps the Mom part :)
Posted by janet bishop- magina | January 26, 2012 8:20 AM
Posted on January 26, 2012 08:20
Prettying it up will make a big difference to your outlook! Can't wait to see the finished product.
xo
Claudia
Posted by Claudia | January 26, 2012 8:35 AM
Posted on January 26, 2012 08:35
Oh, girl, I know where you are comin' from! I'm in the same fix....and working on it. My daughter and I bought a house last fall and I have one of the bedrooms all to myself for my sewing/crafting! I'm 'borrowing' ideas from all over blogland, but it's slow goin'. Can't wait to see what you do...you've got a HUGE room it looks like! I'm subscribed to your blog, so I won't miss a thing!
Posted by Dona | January 26, 2012 9:28 AM
Posted on January 26, 2012 09:28
Pats on the back to you, Angela, for taking the beast by the horns. I give you credit for posting the Before View, since many decor bloggers would not be willing to share that. I like to see a space that's really functional, the way yours is. It looks great, and I know how empowering clean and organized can be. Nice work.
Posted by Barbara @DIY Home Staging Tips | January 27, 2012 4:59 AM
Posted on January 27, 2012 04:59
i love your studio so inspiring, want to do one myself,im trying to find coarses on sewing and will go from there. i love your brown sofa, what gorgeous pattern! also love your blog just so gorgeous! regards patsy
Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2012 6:04 AM
Posted on January 30, 2012 06:04